Lead the Launchpad for Global Clinical Trials
ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.
We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Study Start-Up Manager to lead our critical site activation phase in Singapore. You will own the end-to-end study start-up process, ensuring that clinical trials are initiated on time, within budget, and in full compliance with global and local regulations. Your leadership will be pivotal in turning protocols into operational reality, setting the stage for successful study execution across the APAC region.
Your Responsibilities: What You Will Be Doing
- End-to-End Start-Up Leadership: Manage and oversee the complete study start-up lifecycle, including site identification, feasibility assessments, regulatory/ethics submissions, contract negotiations, and site activation.
- Strategic Collaboration: Partner closely with sponsors, clinical operations, regulatory affairs, and legal teams to align on strategy, ensure compliance, and meet aggressive timelines for clinical trial initiation.
- Performance & Risk Management: Monitor and report on start-up metrics, timelines, and budgets. Proactively identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies to prevent delays.
- Team Oversight & Process Excellence: Lead and mentor a team of start-up professionals. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes, enhance efficiency, and implement industry best practices.
- Compliance & Quality: Ensure all start-up activities adhere to ICH-GCP, local regulatory requirements (HSA), and sponsor-specific guidelines.
Your Profile: Qualifications & Skills
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Clinical Research, or a related field. An advanced degree or project management certification (e.g., PMP) is advantageous.
- Extensive, hands-on experience in clinical trial study start-up management within a global CRO or pharmaceutical setting.
- Strong understanding of global and APAC-specific regulatory requirements and clinical operations.
Core Competencies:
- Excellent Project Management Skills: Proven ability to manage multiple, complex studies simultaneously, prioritizing effectively to deliver on time and within scope.
- Superior Communication & Stakeholder Management: Exceptional skills in building relationships, negotiating, and collaborating with sponsors, sites, and internal cross-functional teams.
- Strategic Problem-Solving: Ability to anticipate challenges, identify root causes, and implement practical solutions.
- Leadership & Mentorship: Experience in leading and developing a high-performing team.
- Willingness to travel up to 20% as required.
Why Join ICON?
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we prioritize building a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.
We Offer a Competitive Benefits Package Focused on Well-Being:
- Generous Annual Leave entitlements.
- Comprehensive Health Insurance options for you and your family.
- Competitive Retirement Planning offerings to secure your future.
- Global Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 confidential support for well-being.
- Life Assurance coverage.
- Flexible, Country-Specific Benefits which may include wellness programs, subsidized travel, and more.
Our Commitment to You:
At ICON, inclusion and belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Ready to accelerate the start of life-changing clinical research in a key APAC hub?
Apply now for the Study Start-Up Manager position in Singapore.
We encourage all interested candidates to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please inform us.
